Helping People Find Therapists & Advocating for Ethical and Healthy Therapy & Marriage Counseling Practices

My Approach to Helping

Do you need help with those important relationships in your life? Are you or a loved one struggling with addiction issues? How about help solving problems with your child or adolescent? Are you struggling with intimacy issues perhaps relating to the after effects of an affair? Do you need help with the challenges of blending a family? I utilize techniques for increasing communication skills, improving self esteem and maintaining quality relationships?
My clinical experience includes working with adults, adolescents, families and couples. I have experience with anger issues, depression, anxiety, and domestic violence. As a Registered Nurse with 40 years experience I consider each client's unique physical and medical health issues. I utilize a Strengths-Based Perspective and Solution Focused Therapy.

 

More Info About My Practice

I am licensed as a Registered Nurse in Kansas and Missouri. I am a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, a member of the National Association for Social Workers, member of The Grief Support Network and the North American Association of Christians in Social Work.

 

Important Factors for Choosing a Therapist

In order for therapy to be successful there must be a strong connection between the therapist and client. The client must feel validated and understood by the therapist. I share with my clients that I want them to feel relaxed and progressing in sessions. We mutually work on goals that are important to each client.

Services I Provide

• Individual Therapy & Counseling
• Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Online Counseling / Phone Therapy

Ages I Work With

• Children
• Teens
• Adults
• Elders

Languages I Speak

• English

Groups I Work With

Blended families
Domestic Violence Survivors
Couples Strengthening Marriages

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
• Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
• Emotionally Focused Therapy
• Family Systems Therapy
• Gottman Method
• Internal Family Systems
• Motivational Enhancement Therapy
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Systems Theory /Therapy

Concerns & Issues I Help With

• Reproduction
• Abuse: Emotional, Physical, or Sexual
• Trauma
• Occupational & Academic Issues
• Life Changes
• Health & Body
• Emotion Management
• Social Skills & Problems
• Anxiety, Fear, & Stress
• Attachment
• Family Problems
• Childhood & Adolescence
• Relationships & Marriage
• Addictions & Compulsions
• Depression & Mood
• Identity Issues
• Spirituality
• Self-Esteem & Confidence
• Sexuality